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Today's episode was partially recorded on Zoom and pre-edited. We apologize for any Zoom-caused garbling!

Get ready for a spine-tingling crossover! 🎙️📚 Swords & Starships is teaming up with The Free Bin podcast to explore the wild allure of love that defies the ordinary, from vampires to werewolves and beyond. Expect lively discussions, book recommendations, and plenty of laughs as we celebrate the unique blend of horror and heart in this captivating genre! 🧛‍♀️💖

Harrison's Podcast: The Free Bin (thefreebinpod.com)

Lawrence Public Library's Article: Monster Romance 101 | Lawrence Public Library (lplks.org)

Some of the Books We Mentioned:

• Taken By The Gay Unicorn Biker by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads (Joshua's Read)
• The Awakening (Leopard People, #0.5) by Christine Feehan | Goodreads (Harrison's Read)
• Ice Planet Barbarians Series by Ruby Dixon (goodreads.com)
• Latharian Mate Program Series by Mina Carter (goodreads.com)
• Clecanian Series by Victoria Aveline (goodreads.com)
• Cambric Creek Series by C.M. Nascosta (goodreads.com)
• Leviathan Fitness Series by Ashley Bennett (goodreads.com)
• Strange Love (Galactic Love, #1) by Ann Aguirre | Goodreads
• Bride by Ali Hazelwood | Goodreads
• The Spider's Mate Series by Tiffany Roberts (goodreads.com)
• Duskwalker Brides Series by Opal Reyne (goodreads.com)
• Return to Bear Creek Series by Harmony Raines (goodreads.com)

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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📚✨ Get ready for some spine-tingling tales! In our latest episode, we dive into Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell and The Reformatory by Tananarive Due. Join us as we unravel the chills, thrills, and deeper meanings lurking in these haunting reads! 🕯️👻 

Brittney’s Pick: Someone You Can Build a Nest In by John Wiswell | Goodreads

Joshua’s Pick: The Reformatory by Tananarive Due | Goodreads 

Things We Mentioned: 

•  What Is White Savior Complex and Why Is It Harmful? (health.com)  
• Skin of the Sea (Skin of the Sea, #1) by Natasha Bowen | Goodreads 
• The Deep by Rivers Solomon | Goodreads 
• Bury Your Gays by Chuck Tingle | Goodreads 

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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THE END IS NIGH!! 

Well ... not entirely nigh but in the interest of choosing which inevitable dumpster fire is to be our last, Brittney and Joshua have asked the public whether they would survive a Zombie or Robot Apocalypse.

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Mad scientists, monstrous creations, and moral dilemmas—oh my! 🧪⚡️ In our latest podcast episode, we dive into M is for Monster by Talia Dutton and Vicious by V.E. Schwab. Get ready for a thrilling discussion on what happens when science goes too far. Perfect for fans of dark, twisty tales! 🎧

Joshua's Pick:
Vicious (Villains, #1) by Victoria Schwab | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick:
M Is for Monster: A Graphic Novel by Talia Dutton | Goodreads


Things We Mentioned:

• The Infinity Particle by Wendy Xu | Goodreads
• First Kill (TV Series 2022) - IMDb
• Understanding cruelty-free logos - Free the Bunnies

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Today’s episode is all about enjoying the little things. What’s been bringing you joy recently? 🌞

Things We Mentioned:

• Start Here: Instructions for Becoming a Better Cook: A Cookbook by Sohla El-Waylly | Goodreads
• Can Sohla Make A Meal Out Of Oreos? | Mystery Menu | NYT Cooking (youtube.com)
• Chopped | Food Network
• Coconut & Sambal: Recipes from my Indonesian Kitchen by Lara Lee | Goodreads
• Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
• Birding with Benefits by Sarah T. Dubb | Goodreads

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Join us on a nostalgic journey through the Goblin King's maze as we review the cult classic Labyrinth! 🧩✨ Whether you're a longtime fan or new to this magical world, our latest podcast episode dives deep into the enchanting characters, unforgettable music, and the movie's lasting impact. Don't miss it! 🎧 

Labyrinth (1986) - IMDb

Things We Mentioned:

• Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org)
•  Artist - Brian Froud - IX Gallery
• Merlin Bird ID – Free, instant bird identification help and guide for thousands of birds – Identify the birds you see (allaboutbirds.org)
• This Elaborate Fan Theory About "Labyrinth" Will Blow Your Mind (buzzfeed.com)
• The Muppet Christmas Carol (1992) - IMDb
• Ludo (band) - Wikipedia
• Does #MeToo mean the end of the rock’n’roll groupie? – The Irish Times
• Return to Labyrinth, Vol. 1 by Jake T. Forbes | Goodreads

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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🎙️ On this week's episode, we dive into our library's policies on censorship and acquisitions. Join us as we explore how we navigate these critical issues to ensure diverse voices are heard. 📚✨ Plus, get ready for our Banned Book Trivia event in September—it's going to be a page-turner you won't want to miss!

-This episode originally aired 9/16/2022.

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 In this episode of Swords & Starships, we embark on a thrilling literary adventure, discussing two captivating books that caught our eye with their stunning covers. Join us as we delve into "Five Broken Blades" by Mai Corland, a gripping fantasy tale filled with intrigue and magic, and "Cold Storage" by David Koepp, a suspenseful journey into a deadly containment facility.

Joshua's Pick: Five Broken Blades (The Broken Blades, #1) by Mai Corland | Goodreads

Brittney's Pick: Cold Storage by David Koepp | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Bat World Sanctuary
• Mithridatism Explained: Can the Body Gain Immunity to Poison by Taking Non-Lethal Amounts of Toxins? | Science Times
• Cordyceps Benefits and Uses (clevelandclinic.org)
• Creepshow (1982) - IMDb
• Cambodia (song) - Wikipedia
• Honey Mushroom: The Humongous Fungus – Grant, Oregon - Atlas Obscura

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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Think you know your movies? Tune in and test your skills by guessing this iconic soundbite! 🕵️‍♂️🔍 Can you identify the film from just a few seconds of audio? 🎥🔊

Join us for some suspenseful fun and see if you're a true movie buff! ✨

Things We Mentioned

• Bambi (1942) - IMDb
• Ruined with Alison Leiby and Halle Kiefer on Apple Podcasts
• Krampus (2015) - IMDb
• What to Do if You Encounter a Shark (Safety Tips) - Wildlife Informer
• Are More People Killed by Cows than Sharks? | Snopes.com

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos

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 This week, we're diving into the imaginative worlds crafted by Indigenous authors in the sci-fi and fantasy genres. 🌟✨ Join us as we explore their unique narratives, rich cultural perspectives, and the magical realms they create. 🌍📚

Brittney's Pick: Empire of Wild by Cherie Dimaline | Goodreads

Joshua's Pick: Never Whistle at Night: An Indigenous Dark Fiction Anthology by Shane Hawk | Goodreads

Other Things We Mentioned:

• Metis Mythology and Folklore: (metismuseum.ca)
• Indian Legends of the Pacific Northwest by Ella Elizabeth Clark | Goodreads
  • The specific story Brittney was talking about is titled The Mortal Who Married a Merman
• Sea otters spotted off Oregon coast, a rare sight after a century of near-extinction - OPB
• Wendigo | Description, Legend, Creature, Until Dawn, & Facts | Britannica
• Frankenstein in Baghdad by Ahmed Saadawi | Goodreads
  • Joshua covered this book in our Revived Classics episode.

Find us at:

Podcast Website: https://swordsstarships.buzzsprout.com
Instagram: Brittney and Joshua (@swordsnstarships) • Instagram photos and videos
Email: [email protected]

Our Library's Facebook Page: Coos Bay Public Library | Facebook
Coos Bay Public Library's Instagram: CoosBayLibrary (@coosbaylibrary) • Instagram photos and videos